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Weather & Climate in Ziqiu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ziqiu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 8,197.0 sq mi (21,230.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4373°N, 110.6780°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Dec 16, 2013 | 92 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 74 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2014 | 49 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 46 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 51 km | 16 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 68 km NW of Yichang, China | M4.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 63 km N of Yichang, China | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 87 km | 16 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 70 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 54 km W of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 24 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 54 km SW of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 57 km N of Yichang, China | M4.2 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.1 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 19 km W of Jingzhou, China | M4.0 | 126 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY | Meteorological | 54.0 m | 10 | 58 km |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 50 km |
| 2003 | QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 39.0 m | 24 | 60 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 101 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 103 km |
| 2012 | ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE | Meteorological | 5.2 m | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Ziqiu has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 29°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.9").